2002 Kia Sedona Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 7%of 198 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the seats of the 2002 Kia Sedona, 7% of the 198 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had numerous problems with my Kia Sedona. Within a few months of ownership the head gasket blew and it was towed in and replaced. Then the windshield broke during the night in the garage with no weather extremes. I replaced that. In 2 years I've had 2 blowouts to the front driver's tire. The only 2 in my whole 30+ years of driving.dealer says its not the car. The front wheel bearings were replaced. In dec 2004 the engine was replaced, the lumbar support was broken and fixed, the driver's doorhandle broke and was fixed by Kia. …”
NHTSA complaint #10107689, filed 2005-01, 5,000 miles“While driving 50 MPH vehicle was involved in a collision. Upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy, and seat belt broke. According to the consumer the seat belt retractor did not lock during the event. Driver sustained neck injuries during the rollover crash. The back seat had become dislodged during the accident. Recall#03v135000.”
NHTSA complaint #10050280, filed 2004-03, 19,000 miles“2002 Kia Sedona with steering failure. Consumer states that mechanic told her that a bolt fell out and could not be replaced unless the entire steering shaft was replaced. Consumer states that wasn't the first time the steering has had problems. The consumer stated during the first year of owning the vehicle, the transmission failed ,the drivers seat motor had to be replaced several times and the fuse that controlled the dashboard lights malfunctioned on a continuous basis.”
NHTSA complaint #10219515, filed 2008-02, 55,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated the driver's seat broke and leaned to the left. The dealer suggested someone pulled on the seat while getting into the back and broke it. The manufacturer offered no free remedy.”
NHTSA complaint #10144970, filed 2005-12, 44,000 miles“Locking mechanism for rear seat head restariants (4) have failed. Failure does not allow the head restraint to be adjusted and locked in a position above the seat back.”
NHTSA complaint #10049760, filed 2003-12, 34,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V135000Apr 3, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, some of the second and third row seat strikers installed on the vehicle floor pan have been improperly heat treated and could…Covers: Kia Sedona 2002
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 6% |
| 2002 | 13 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2002 Kia Sedona
50 complaintsSeat belts
28 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
12 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsTires
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Kia Sedona
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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